Job Description
Overview
Location of work: Canberra
Length of contract: 12 months
Security clearance: Must be an Australian citizen
Job details:
Software Engineers write and test code, optimise software for speed and capability, evaluate and test new software, design and maintain software systems under limited supervision.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Department has a requirement for an experienced Python Developer who can design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot a Django-based application across the full stack.
The role requires strong experience in UI development, backend logic, API design, messaging integration, and CI/CD pipeline.
Mandatory requirements
Strong proficiency in the Python 3 programming language
5 years' experience in similar environments
Solid, hands-on experience with Django and Django REST framework
Proven experience building and maintaining REST APIs using Django REST framework
Experience working with message queues / streaming platforms (e.g. Apache Pulsar)




Positive understanding of asynchronous and event-driven architectures
Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the full stack.
Experience working with Django ORM and MVC/MVT Architecture
Experience working with Django Models and Migrations
Experience using collaboration tools that include git, issue tracking and wikis (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps)
Experienced in message queues/event streaming (e.g. Pulsar)
Experience with provisioning workflows or distributed systems
Workflow orchestration (e.g. Nifi)
Advanced experience designing, optimising, and maintaining GitLabCI/CD pipelines.
Working with Agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum)
Knowledge on virtual environments, deployment and pipelines.
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📌 Python Developer (New South Wales)
🏢 IT Alliance Australia
📍 New South Wales